Steve, with all due respect to DKM on his early work on attempting to create a deep dish recipe, that is dark ages stuff. The following myths have been shattered by the hard work of the groupsourcing of wisdom on this awesome forum:

- Cornmeal - 7 minute knead- 2 lbs of dough for one pizza

Have you tried any of the newer recipes here and simply prefer the DKM one?

Steve, with all due respect to DKM on his early work on attempting to create a deep dish recipe, that is dark ages stuff. The following myths have been shattered by the hard work of the groupsourcing of wisdom on this awesome forum:

- Cornmeal - 7 minute knead- 2 lbs of dough for one pizza

Have you tried any of the newer recipes here and simply prefer the DKM one?

I used DKM's recipe because it's one of my tried and true recipes. I enjoy the cornmeal texture, and I found that the dough amount was perfect for my 15" deep dish pan. I didn't do the 7 minute knead, it was substantially shorter. BUT, with that said, I'm always willing to try something new. Will you please point me to one of the newer recipes?

I used DKM's recipe because it's one of my tried and true recipes. I enjoy the cornmeal texture, and I found that the dough amount was perfect for my 15" deep dish pan. I didn't do the 7 minute knead, it was substantially shorter. BUT, with that said, I'm always willing to try something new. Will you please point me to one of the newer recipes?

Could you provide any more information regarding your lamination method for the bottom crust? I am planning on trying this recipe this week and am unsure about that step. Did your lamination utilize the cultured butter, vegetable oil (as suggested previously by pythonic regarding Giordanos method), or was it a dry lamination? Any input would be greatly appreciated!

Could you provide any more information regarding your lamination method for the bottom crust? I am planning on trying this recipe this week and am unsure about that step. Did your lamination utilize the cultured butter, vegetable oil (as suggested previously by pythonic regarding Giordanos method), or was it a dry lamination? Any input would be greatly appreciated!

David

Sure, it's a dry laminate. See pic 6 and 7 simply roll it out fold in half 3 times (I only showed 2 folds) reball ( will be pretty tough to do) then roll out to size.

Hey Brad, This looks amazing! You'll have to forgive me but I'm a little slow on the uptake. The laminate method is for rolling out the dough? What effect does it have? Only done on the bottom layer? What size is that pan and how many grams of flour did you use for top and/or bottom? Cook time? Are you in Europe because the cultured butter and powder are kinda scarce.

A pic on your technique or explanation on how you achieved that beautiful rolled edge where the top and bottom dough meets would be great also.

Yes, laminating gives the crust some separate layers and is done when rolling out the dough. Essentially roll out the dough and fold the sheet in half, then another half and once again. Reball it then roll it out again.

The bottom crust is laminated the top is not. In the pics, the bottom dough is 17 oz, the top the same but rolled out thinner. The pan is a 12 inch. You do not want a thick crust on the bottom, more so thin. I do not have thickness factor as that would give you the precise information. Sorry about that, I use a sheeter and roll out to a specific setting. Next time I make these I will measure thickness and snap some pics.

To get the round edge, you can use sauce or a veggie spray, like Pam. Fill up the pan with your toppings and cheese, spray or sauce the inside top edge of the dough. Place the top dough over the bottom and slightly press the 2 doughs together( don't pinch just press slightly) Take a large rolling pin and roll the top, it will form just like in the pics.

I am in Chicago, the cultured butter is richer and provides a buttery flavor. You can get cultured butter at Whole Foods and many supermarkets, it's pretty common in my area. Sacso cultured butter milk is the only brand supermarkets seem to carry, by me it's in most of the stores as well, maybe it's because I am near a large city.....

Thanks so much Brad. Couple of other thingsDoes your dough docker put holes in the dough? I have something like this. I don't think it perforates the dough. I guess I'm asking is it necessary for ventilation?

That appears to be Parmesan sprinkled on top. Brand?

Also, you replied about the cultured butter milk, you do mean the powdered form, right?

Thanks so much Brad. Couple of other thingsDoes your dough docker put holes in the dough? I have something like this. I don't think it perforates the dough. I guess I'm asking is it necessary for ventilation?

That appears to be Parmesan sprinkled on top. Brand?

Also, you replied about the cultured butter milk, you do mean the powdered form, right?

You want the docker to punch holes through the dough, otherwise the crust will just form bubbles. There is another style than the one pictured, they have steel pins as opposed to the plastic "paddles" you have on that docker. I have one of those and they do not work well for me on the cracker crusts or other dry low hydration doughs. Yes, it is the powered form. For the top you can use Parm or Romano or a combination, all are good!

Actually, it creates additional layers by folding the edges down and inward when you are reballing. After the laminating you have to reball to get the shape back. There are other ways of laminating, this is just how I do it. It works great for me especially on cracker crusts.

The Stanislaus 74-40 is described as Filets. Does that mean it needs to be ground before using in a recipe like this? How is the taste different from their Tomato Magic or 7-11?

I'm going to RD tomorrow and am thinking of picking up a can.

The 74 40 does need slight grounding, I use an imersion blender. Just slight grounding leaving the sauce medium chunky. Those larger chunks will cook down just fine.

No comparison to 711 or magic, there is no fresher tasting sauce than the 74 40 for canned. Personally, I think the 711's though very popular taste tinny and the magic is too sweet. That's my opinion of course.